📝 Description
Vintage matchbook cover advertising ROMAN R. SKIBISKI, INC., a major dealer in farm equipment, refrigeration, and tractors, based in Sunderland, Massachusetts. The design features dozens of colorful brand logos—such as Massey-Harris, King-Wyse, Iron Age, Gehl, Crosley, Delco, Simplicity, and many more—making this a bold and highly collectible advertising piece. Slogan reads: "Franklin County’s Largest Farm Equipment Dealer."
Manufacturer: Universal Match Corp., New Haven, Connecticut
Matchbook style: Royal Flash Billboard Match
Estimated era: 1950s, based on logo styling, color palette, and typography.
📚 Fun Fact
Roman R. Skibiski, Inc. served as a key supplier of agricultural machinery throughout western Massachusetts during the postwar farming boom. At a time when small towns were transitioning from horse-drawn to fully mechanized equipment, Skibiski’s dealership provided vital access to trusted brands. The exact building is no longer standing at its original site in Sunderland, and today the area is primarily residential farmland. The colorful array of manufacturer logos on this matchbook offers a snapshot of mid-century rural industry.
🎯 Collector Appeal
Great piece for collectors of:
• Vintage matchbooks
• Agricultural and farm equipment memorabilia
• Massachusetts small-town history
• Advertising collectibles from the 1940s–60s
• Machinery and brand logo designs
We list many matchbooks from gas stations, diners, steel companies, hotels, auto shops, and now farm dealers too!
⭐ Features
Business: Farm equipment dealer
Location: Sunderland, Massachusetts
Tagline: “Franklin County’s Largest Farm Equipment Dealer”
Products: Tractors, refrigeration units, general equipment
Manufacturer: Universal Match Corp., New Haven, CT (Royal Flash Billboard Match)
Design Highlights: Dozens of vintage logos (GEHL, AC, Massey-Harris, Simplicity, Crosley, Harder Silo, etc.)
Colors: Blue front / yellow reverse with vivid ink branding
✅ Condition
Pre-owned vintage matchbook cover. No matches included. Bright graphics with minor edge wear and slight discoloration near the striker. A clean, display-worthy example. See photos for exact condition.
📦 Shipping
Flat rate $3.99 — ships safely in a box with tracking and care.